Associate Consultant, Building Automation Controls Engineer

WSP • New York, NY

6d • $95,000 - $116,000

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is seeking a Building Automation and Controls Engineer for its Troy, NY or Herndon, VA office. The engineer will work with senior engineers to design automation control and monitoring systems for data centers, including heat rejection systems such as industrial air handling units and chilled water plants, and integration with intelligent HVAC and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS). Design work includes developing drawings and specifications for control products, points lists, and sequences of operation.

The role supports projects from proposal design through construction, including controls design, coordination with multidisciplinary teams and external vendors, client meetings, review of systems and drawings, evaluation of existing conditions, and construction administration. The position involves communicating control and monitoring concepts to clients and stakeholders and may require travel to project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience designing control systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center buildings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with applicable software, including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical, and energy codes.
• Ability to organize and present design information to project staff.
• Attention to detail, strong organization, and self-starter qualities.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.
• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if applicable.
• Mission-critical or data center experience.
• Experience with international projects.
• Experience with HVAC or process control applications gained at a controls systems vendor, commissioning agent, or design consultant.
• Strong communication skills and interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engineering tasks within projects, working independently or as part of a team.
• Support proposal design and construction stages of projects under general supervision.
• Execute controls design for complex projects.
• Develop drawing and specification documents for architects, contractors, and building owners.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Coordinate with internal project disciplines and external equipment vendors and manufacturers.
• Communicate complex control and monitoring concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders.
• Integrate mechanical and electrical engineering requirements into facility controls and monitoring designs.
• Maintain current client relationships and develop new ones.
• Perform controls designs and review systems and drawings before issuance.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
• Perform construction administration tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• Professional development and career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level